Tidbits For The Cardinal

Tidbits for the Cardinal

Cake
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cake flour
1 cup sherry

Preheat oven to 350 deg F

In a large bowl beat egg whites until very stiff
In a small bowl beat yolks until lemony; add sugar & continue beating
When stiff, add slowly, by Tbspful, the cornstarch & cake flour
Carefully fold yolk mixture into beaten whites
Spoon into a well-buttered 8 x 8-inch pan
Bake for 15 min

Turn off oven, slightly open door, & allow cake to cool in the oven
When cold, cut into 16 squares
Arrange in a serving bowl & slowly saturate with sherry
Pour hot Syrup over cake & refrigerate
Serve cold

Syrup
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water

Bring to a boil & cook for 5 min

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